Social Worker - Court Team - Torbay

Social Worker - Court Team Torbay Children's Services Up to £45 per Hour

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Torbay Children's Services in the recruitment of an experienced Social Worker for their Court Team.

This is an excellent long-term locum opportunity offering a competitive rate, accommodation support, and the chance to join a local authority recently rated GOOD by Ofsted.

What's on Offer?

Up to £45 per hour + £150 Accommodation Allowance 37 hours per week Long-term contract £150 per week accommodation allowance available until the end of December 2026 Career progression opportunities, including permanent positions Rental accommodation available if requiredThe Role

You will manage a caseload of approximately 20-24 children and families, undertaking complex court proceedings and safeguarding work.

The service works with children subject to:

Child Protection Plans Child in Need Plans Care Proceedings Public Law Outline (PLO) processesThis is a fast-paced and supportive environment where high-quality practice is valued and professional development is encouraged.

Working Arrangements

Office attendance required up to three days per week Full-time office presence required during duty weeks Flexible remote working available outside of duty commitments Must be available to respond to crisis situations and safeguarding concerns when required Ability to travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county is essentialEssential Requirements

In line with Department for Education agency regulations, applicants must:

Hold Social Work England registration Have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience gained within an English Local Authority Children's Services team Not have left a permanent Children's Services social work position within the last six months from a local authority in the South West region Be able to attend the Torbay office each weekIf you're an experienced Children's Social Worker with court experience looking for your next locum contract, I'd love to hear from you.

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Lisa Hallinan Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment Specialist in Children's Social Work Recruitment Across England & Wales

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy